inferior pulmonary vein


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inferior pulmonary vein

n.
1. The vein returning blood from the inferior lobe of the left lung to the left atrium; left inferior pulmonary vein.
2. The vein returning blood from the inferior lobe of the right lung to the left atrium; right inferior pulmonary vein.
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